cat's meow

idiom slang

The phrase "cat's meow" originated in the early 20th century and is used to describe something or someone that is highly admired or considered exceptional.

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Definition

B2Informal Speech

(idiomatic, dated)Something or someone that is exceptionally good or stylish.

Example

Her new dress is the cat's meow; everyone complimented her on it.
Back in the day, owning a car like that was considered the cat's meow.

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